NewzMoscow has expressed deep concern regarding the situation in the Bab al-Mandab strait, which it describes as developing in an uncontrolled manner. According to statements attributed to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and cited by the Interfax news agency on Saturday, the developments in the vital waterway have drawn the attention of the Russian government.
The regional instability involves Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have advanced to the strategic island of Perim located within the Bab al-Mandab strait. The convergence of Houthi activity on the strategic island underscores the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the crucial maritime chokepoint.
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